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Easy Whole Roast Chicken

A recipe for whole chicken that comes out tender and juicy every time.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Kosher
Keyword: shabbat, whole chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chicken consomme soup powder
  • ½ cup hot water
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix the seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper together to make a seasoning mix.
  • Rub the outside and inside of the chicken with the seasoning mix and then place it into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Slice the onion into quarters and place them inside of the chicken cavity.
  • Mix the hot water with the chicken consomme and pour into the baking pan.
  • Roast the chicken uncovered for 45 minutes. Baste with the juices from the pan. Roast for another 45 minutes uncovered. The internal temperature should be 165ºF.

Notes

Serving suggestions

Easy Whole Roast Chicken is a great choice for any Shabbat or Yom Tov meal. Here are some side dishes that we suggest serving along with it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Whole Roast Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
428
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
2030
mg
88
%
Potassium
 
423
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
267
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.